The

10

best

Restoration/Disaster

franchises of 2026

Complete ranking by Growth & Profitability

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Restoration and disaster franchises provide emergency cleanup, remediation, and repair services following water damage, fire damage, mold, and other property losses.

These businesses benefit from insurance-driven demand, recurring referral sources, and strong unit economics, making payback efficiency and system scale key drivers of performance.

Below are the top 10 restoration and disaster franchises based on capital efficiency, system strength, and franchisee momentum.

ServiceMaster Restore

8.9
/
10

ServiceMaster Restore is a leading disaster recovery franchise offering fire, water, and mold damage restoration services with rapid response and expert care.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

2046
+
-9%
-9%
Franchise fee

?

$72,500
Investment

?

$255,000 - $365,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$494,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
8.9
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

ServiceMaster Restore provides residential and commercial restoration services, including water, fire, and disaster recovery.
Its ranking is driven by unmatched scale and durable system economics.

  • Very large system with 2,046 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment of ~$310K
  • Solid 0.63x payback
  • Slight -9% franchisee contraction, offset by system dominance

PuroClean

8.6
/
10

PuroClean specializes in professional restoration and remediation services, offering prompt and efficient solutions for properties affected by water damage, fire damage, mold, and biohazard situations.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

402
+
29%
29%
Franchise fee

?

$59,000
Investment

?

$219,000 - $246,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$667,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
8.6
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

PuroClean specializes in emergency restoration and property damage remediation services.
Its ranking reflects strong national scale paired with efficient unit economics.

  • Large system with 402 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment of ~$233K
  • Attractive 0.35x payback
  • Healthy 29% franchisee growth

Paul Davis Restoration

8.4
/
10

Paul Davis Restoration specializes in professional restoration and reconstruction services, helping homeowners and businesses recover from damage caused by fire, water, mold, storms, and other disasters.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

266
+
19%
19%
Franchise fee

?

$65,000
Investment

?

$299,000 - $805,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$3,976,000

+
12.5%
12.5%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
8.4
/
10

What WE LIKE

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Paul Davis Restoration delivers full-service disaster restoration for residential and commercial properties.
Its ranking is supported by scale and proven demand stability.

  • Large system with 288 franchisees
  • Higher average investment of ~$552K
  • Efficient 0.14x payback
  • Steady 19% franchisee growth

Rainbow Restoration

8.1
/
10

Rainbow Restoration offers comprehensive disaster restoration services, specializing in water, fire, and mold damage restoration for residential and commercial properties.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

330
+
5%
5%
Franchise fee

?

$40,000
Investment

?

$159,000 - $331,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$613,000

+
-3.6%
-3.6%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
8.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Rainbow Restoration provides restoration services for water, fire, smoke, and mold damage.
Its ranking balances strong system size with solid unit performance.

  • Large system with 330 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment of ~$245K
  • Solid 0.40x payback
  • Positive 5% franchisee growth

Restoration 1 Water Damage Experts

7.6
/
10

Restoration 1 Water Damage Experts provide emergency services for water damage, mold, and fire restoration. They help restore homes and businesses after disasters with fast, professional care.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

296
+
9%
9%
Franchise fee

?

$59,900
Investment

?

$104,000 - $272,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$450,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.6
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Restoration 1 provides emergency cleanup and property restoration services.
Its ranking benefits from solid economics and expanding system size.

  • Large system with 298 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment of ~$188K
  • Efficient 0.42x payback
  • Stable 9% franchisee growth

Certified Restoration DryCleaning Network

7.9
/
10

Certified Restoration DryCleaning Network specializes in textile restoration services for garments, textiles, and soft goods damaged by fire, water, smoke, or mold, utilizing advanced cleaning techniques to restore items to their original condition.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

126
+
-1%
-1%
Franchise fee

?

$45,600 to $64,600
Investment

?

$56,000 - $539,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$2,184,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.9
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Certified Restoration DryCleaning Network provides specialized garment and textile restoration services for insurance claims, disaster recovery, and restoration contractors.

Its ranking reflects exceptional scale tempered by capital intensity.

  • Very large system with 126 franchisees
  • Higher average investment of ~$297K
  • Efficient 0.14x payback
  • Slight -1% franchisee growth

911 Restoration

7.4
/
10

911 Restoration offers comprehensive restoration services, providing emergency response and restoration solutions for properties affected by water damage, fire damage, mold infestations, and other disasters.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

322
+
40%
40%
Franchise fee

?

$49,000
Investment

?

$102,000 - $247,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$521,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.4
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

911 Restoration offers rapid-response property damage restoration services.
Its ranking reflects balanced economics and steady expansion.

  • Established system with 322 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment of ~$175K
  • Solid 0.33x payback
  • Positive 40% franchisee growth

Rytech Restoration

7.2
/
10

Rytech Restoration provides expert water damage restoration services, offering prompt and thorough solutions to mitigate water-related damage and restore properties to their pre-loss condition.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

92
+
15%
15%
Franchise fee

?

$60,000
Investment

?

$167,000 - $258,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$468,000

+
-13.6%
-13.6%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.2
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Rytech Restoration focuses on water damage and mold remediation services.
Its ranking reflects reliable economics and steady scale.

  • Mid-sized system with 92 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment of ~$213K
  • Solid 0.45x payback
  • Healthy 15% franchisee growth

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz

6.9
/
10

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz provides professional packout and content restoration services, ensuring the safe handling, cleaning, and storage of belongings during property restoration projects.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

130
+
491%
491%
Franchise fee

?

$59,900
Investment

?

$129,000 - $596,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$369,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
6.9
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz specializes in contents restoration and packout services.
Its ranking is supported by growth momentum but moderated by capital intensity.

  • Established system with 130 franchisees
  • Higher average investment of ~$363K
  • Slower 0.98x payback
  • Strong 491% franchisee growth

VODA CLEANING & RESTORATION

6.7
/
10

VODA CLEANING & RESTORATION offers professional cleaning and restoration services for homes and businesses, helping restore properties after damage or disaster.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

58
+
n.a.
n.a.
Franchise fee

?

$59,500
Investment

?

$201,000 - $358,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$440,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

22.0%

Our score
6.7
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

VODA provides residential and commercial cleaning and restoration services.
Its ranking reflects improving scale with moderate unit efficiency.

  • Established system with 58 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment of ~$280K
  • Reasonable 0.64x payback
  • Modest -2% franchisee growth

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